Highland, IL Demographics

The total population of Highland is estimated to be 10,215 with 4,984 males (48.79%) and 5,231 females (51.21%). There are 247 more females than males in Highland.
The median household income in Highland was $75,061 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 2,164(2.97%) from $72,897 in 2020. This income is 100.61% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Highland sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $91,509. Overall, the median household income for the city of Highland stands at $75,061.
In Highland, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $54,339 for males and $33,461 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $68,839 for males and $46,596 for females.
In Highland, there are just three different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $92,722, followed by Asian households at $78,817, and White households with a median household income of $76,094.
In 2022, the population of Highland was 10,009, a 0.18% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Highland's population was 10,027, a decline of 0.05% compared to a population of 10,032 in 2020.
The median age in Highland, IL is 40.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.87% were under the age of 15, 16.77% aged 15 to 29, 47.21% aged 30 to 64, 15.02% aged 65 to 84, and 3.14% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Highland population: 92.79% are White, 3.49% are Black or African American, 2.38% are Asian, 0.02% are some other race and 1.32% are multiracial.